Standards for Air Cooled Condensers – 2nd Edition + Addendum (PDF)

The Standards for Air Cooled Condensers have been developed by the Air Cooled Condenser Section of the Heat Exchange Institute, Inc. The technical information in this document combines present industry standards, typical purchaser requirements, and manufacturers’ experience. In addition, the standard outlines the important design criteria for air cooled condensers. These standards provide practical information on nomenclature, dimensions, testing, and performance. Use of the standard will ensure a minimum of misunderstanding between manufacturer and purchaser and will assist in the proper selection of equipment best suited to the requirements of the application.

The included Addendum provides new material for Section 5.2 includes a title change from “Corrosion Allowance” to “Tubes”. The previous Section 5.2 Corrosion Allowance will be transferred in its entirety and renumbered as 5.2.1. This addendum must be used along with the 2nd edition of the Standards for Air Cooled Condensers and is included with the purchase of the standard.

2nd Edition, Reaffirmed 2025